Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs

I understand @fauguy , my situation is much worse than yours. I’d go listen even if they don’t have the models you’re interested in. My guess is that the two brands have a different house sound and that you would prefer one over the other. 

That the room and equipment that you listen to at a dealer are very different from what you have at home doesn't help either.

I agree that it would be best to try the Marantz SA-10 and Esoteric players before buying (new or used). But there are only a small handful of Marantz dealers in South FL and haven't found one yet that as the SA-10 on display that I could listen to. 

@fauguy  , have you considered Music Direct?  I believe they still sell them (that's where I got mine) and they do offer free shipping to you with a 60 day audition period.  (I assume if one decides to send something back that Music Direct does not pay the freight for shipping on that end of the deal.)

@immatthewj I looked at Music Direct, and for example, the Marantz SA-10 they show it for $7500 and with the 60 day. Other SACD players they have are Denon and McIntosh. But all are brand new, so out of by budget. That's why I was looking on sites such as eBay and Audiogon and others, to find players at a discount.